2010 Toyota 4Runner - Pretty good SUV

2010 Toyota 4Runner - Pretty good SUV

Seems well built, haven't had any problems with it.
Has been very dependable.
Can carry a good load and several people.
One negative is that the back up camera is sporadic and is a $400 replace.

Seems well built, haven't had any problems with it.
Has been very dependable.
Can carry a good load and several people.
One negative is that the back up camera is sporadic and is a $400 replace.

Story

Yesterday a friend said that I didn't have to worry about the roads here in Patagonia because "he drives a tank".

Yesterday a friend said that I didn't have to worry about the roads here in Patagonia because "he drives a tank".

Pros

Dependable, great 4x4 controls in Trail version.
Good ground clearance. Pretty good gas mileage for an SUV.
Good paint. I really like the headlights and rarely feel a need for off road lights.

Dependable, great 4x4 controls in Trail version.
Good ground clearance. Pretty good gas mileage for an SUV.
Good paint. I really like the headlights and rarely feel a need for off road lights.

Cons

The turning radius is pitiful for something that's supposed to be off-road capable. It's worst feature.
Changing the oil is very involved as well. I must put it on ramps, unbolt 2 different plates underneath and only then can I get to the oil filter. To open the filter cartridge you have to use a special wrench which I had to order. Not cool.
Luggage rack flexes.

The turning radius is pitiful for something that's supposed to be off-road capable. It's worst feature.
Changing the oil is very involved as well. I must put it on ramps, unbolt 2 different plates underneath and only then can I get to the oil filter. To open the filter cartridge you have to use a special wrench which I had to order. Not cool.
Luggage rack flexes.

2010 Toyota 4Runner - Unmatched Reliability

CB

Houston, Texas

Overall

4.0

Value

4.0

Performance

3.0

Style

4.0

Comfort

3.0

Fuel Economy

3.0

Reliability

5.0

2010 Toyota 4Runner - Unmatched Reliability

The Toyota Rav4 is one of the most reliable vehicles I have ever owned. I have only had to pay for basic vehicle maintenance such as oil changes and tires. The interior trim in the Base model is of average quality but the controls (knobs/buttons) have all stood up well with the exception of the AUX port. The cup holders are my major complaint in their position under an overhanging console and in front of a power port. The vehicle suspension rides very much like a SUV - it's pretty bouncy and it took me a while to get over the motion sickness while driving.

The Toyota Rav4 is one of the most reliable vehicles I have ever owned. I have only had to pay for basic vehicle maintenance such as oil changes and tires. The interior trim in the Base model is of average quality but the controls (knobs/buttons) have all stood up well with the exception of the AUX port. The cup holders are my major complaint in their position under an overhanging console and in front of a power port. The vehicle suspension rides very much like a SUV - it's pretty bouncy and it took me a while to get over the motion sickness while driving.

Story

I don't (thankfully) have many memorable stories using this vehicle in my area because it so reliably gets me from point A to B. In fact, I've never (knock on wood) been disappointed by my car. this is the only kind of memorable story that might come from driving to and from work (which is all I do in my home town). However, I have driven across this country and back again 6 times in this car.... (more)

I don't (thankfully) have many memorable stories using this vehicle in my area because it so reliably gets me from point A to B. In fact, I've never (knock on wood) been disappointed by my car. this is the only kind of memorable story that might come from driving to and from work (which is all I do in my home town). However, I have driven across this country and back again 6 times in this car. My dogs and I have camped in this car; driven through snow, rain, wind, etc; driven on beaches, dirt roads, highways, and country drives. While these are all mundane to most - to me, they are the sign of the perfect car. In this car, I've been able to see the country and get on with my day to day life safely without poking its nose into my business. My last car? Caught fire three times. That was memorable. I'll take mundane any day.

Pros

Reliability, easy to clean, full sized spare on the outside of the vehicle not taking up interior storage.

Reliability, easy to clean, full sized spare on the outside of the vehicle not taking up interior storage.

Cons

Interior design: orientation of power port in relation to the cup holders and center console
Really bouncy suspension, rough running when stopped at a stop sign.

Interior design: orientation of power port in relation to the cup holders and center console
Really bouncy suspension, rough running when stopped at a stop sign.

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